Lead Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Inpatient

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as an advanced technical leader to support all aspects of medication preparation and distribution services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Duties include medication preparation and packaging; sterile and non-sterile compounding; inventory management; documentation; maintenance of medication storage and security standards; and other duties as permitted by Ohio Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician IV assists pharmacists in ensuring accurate medication dispensing and regulatory compliance in accordance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy rules, state and federal regulations, USP standards as applicable, and institutional policies. This role supports both patient care and research protocols while promoting a safe and efficient medication-use system. The Pharmacy Technician IV also supports Pharmacy Technicians I–III, assists in productivity oversight, mentors new staff, and contributes to performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served, including completing any mandatory education requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Active OH Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician registration and PTCB/NHA certification.
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• Maintain Certified Pharmacy Technician status with Ohio Board of Pharmacy and active PTCB/NHA certification.
• Continues to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served, including completing any mandatory education requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 2 yrs as Pharmacy Technician III at OSUWMC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant preparation and distribution of medications.
• Providing advanced technical, operational, and functional leadership within the pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Providing high-quality, patient-centered technical support services to ensure accurate medication preparation, packaging, and inventory control.
• Serving as a subject matter expert within a designated specialty or operational area and leading education within this area.
• Assisting with productivity oversight, onboarding and training of new staff, competency development, quality initiatives, and departmental projects.
• Anticipating, recognizing, and resolving complex operational and technical issues within the team, department, or customer care areas.
• Maintaining active registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and national certification and fulfilling all continuing education and competency requirements necessary to maintain registration throughout employment.
• Demonstrating professional conduct aligned with hospital and departmental mission, vision, and values.
• Medication preparation and packaging.
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Inventory management.
• Documentation.
• Maintenance of medication storage and security standards.
• Assisting pharmacists in ensuring accurate medication dispensing and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting patient care and research protocols while promoting a safe and efficient medication-use system.
• Supporting Pharmacy Technicians I–III.
• Mentoring new staff.
• Contributing to performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

Benefits

• The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED